India’s $65 Billion alcohol market is hitting a wall. Your favorite brands are facing a massive packaging shortage.
The Iran war has paralyzed the Strait of Hormuz. Vital imports of glass and aluminum are completely blocked.
Giants like Heineken & Pernod Ricard warn that stockouts of cans and bottles could begin by May 2026.
Local factories can’t keep up. Gas shortages are forcing glass furnaces to run at dangerously low capacities.
Companies are pleading for a 10% duty waiver. Without it, importing alternative packaging is 30% more expensive.
It’s not just the glass. Adhesives, cartons, and labels have all spiked in price due to the crisis.
A weakening Rupee is making every single imported bottle cost significantly more for Indian distributors.
In 18 Indian states, the government controls prices. Companies cannot easily pass costs to consumers.
Despite a ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to commercial traffic. No end in sight.
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